Governors of Mizoram

Mizoram is a state in northeastern India, with Aizawl serving as its capital and largest city. It was granted Union Territory status on 21 January 1972 after being separated from Assam. Following years of diplomatic efforts, Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and MNF leader Laldenga signed the Mizoram Peace Accord on 30 June 1986. The historic agreement brought an end to two decades of insurgency in the region. As a key outcome of the accord, Mizoram was granted full statehood on 20 February 1987, becoming the 23rd state of India.

The Governor of Mizoram serves as the nominal head of the Indian state of Mizoram and is appointed by the President of India. At the state level, the Governor exercises powers and performs functions similar to those of the President at the central level. As the constitutional head of the state, the Governor generally exercises these powers and makes decisions on the advice of the Chief Minister and the Council of Ministers. The Governor holds office during the pleasure of the President and normally remains in office for a term of five years from the date of appointment.

The primary responsibility of the Governor is to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution and the law, as mandated by the oath of office under Article 159 of the Constitution of India. In administering the affairs of the state, the Governor is expected to exercise their powers, make recommendations, and supervise the executive and legislative institutions in accordance with constitutional provisions. 

The Governor does not possess military or diplomatic powers. However, the office carries legislative, executive, and judicial powers that are broadly comparable to those exercised by the President of India at the Union level. 

The powers of the Governor can be broadly classified into the following categories: 

Executive Powers: These relate to the administration of the state, including the appointment and removal of certain officials.

Legislative Powers: These concern the functioning of the state legislature, including the State Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha/Saasana Sabha) and, where applicable, the State Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad/Saasana Mandali), as well as matters related to lawmaking.

Judicial Powers: These include powers relating to the grant of pardons, reprieves, remissions, and other forms of clemency, as well as certain consultation-related functions.

Discretionary Powers: These are powers that the Governor may exercise independently in circumstances where the Constitution permits or requires the Governor to act at their discretion.

Lieutenant Governors and Administrators are responsible for overseeing the governance and administration of India’s Union Territories. Appointed by the President of India, they act as representatives of the central government and play an important role in ensuring effective administration within their respective territories. They are responsible for facilitating the coordination and implementation of government policies and programmes and exercise significant administrative authority to support governance and policy execution in their regions. 

·       S. P. Mukherjee (April 1972 to June 1974)

·       S. K. Chibber (June 1974 to September 1977)

·       N. P. Mathur (September 1977 to April 1981)

·       S. N. Kohli (April 1981 to August 1983)

·       H. S. Dubey (August 1983 to December 1986)

·       Hiteswar Saikia (December 1986 to February 1987)

·       Hiteswar Saikia (February 1987 to April 1989)

·       K. V. Krishna Rao (May 1989 to July 1989)

·       Williamson A. Sangma (July 198 to February 1990)

·       Swaraj Kaushal (February 1990 to February 1993)

·       Paty Ripple Kyndiah (February 1993 to January 1998)

·       Siddheshwar Prasad (14 January 1998 to 28 January 1998)

·       Arun Prasad Mukherjee (January 1998 to May 1998)

·       A. Padmanabhan (May 1998 to November 2000)

·       Ved Marwah (December 2000 to May 2001)

·       Amolak Rattan Kohli (May 2001 to July 2006)

·       Madan Mohan Lakhera (July 2006 to September 2011)

·       Vakkom Purushothaman (September 2011 to July 2014)

·       Kamla Beniwal (July 2014 to August 2014)

·       Vinod Kumar Duggal (August 2014 to September 2014)

·       Krishan Kant Paul (September 2014 to January 2015)

·       Aziz Qureshi (January 2015 to April 2015)

·       Keshari Nath Tripathi (April 2015 to May 2015)

·       Nirbhay Sharma (May 2015 to May 2018)

·       Kummanam Rajasekharan (May 2018 to March 2019)

·       Jagdish Mukhi (March 2019 to November 2019)

·       P. S. Sreedharan Pillai (November 2019 to July 2021)

·       Kambhampati Hari Babu (July 2021 to August 2021)

·       B. D. Mishra (August 2021 to November 2021)

·       Kambhampati Hari Babu (November 2021 to September 2024)

·       Indrasena Reddy (September 2024 to October 2024)

·       Kambhampati Hari Babu (October 2024 to January 2025)

·       Vijay Kumar Singh (January 2025- Incumbent)